Malicious Code Injection in accepted_condor_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-93094: Malicious code in accepted_condor_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The accepted_condor_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the accepted_condor_z3n package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on this package. The malicious payload can also facilitate unauthorized access to sensitive information or resources, making it a significant security risk.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall accepted_condor_z3nIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can remove the accepted_condor_z3n package from your project by executing: npm uninstall accepted_condor_z3n. This will prevent the malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The accepted_condor_z3n package contains a serious vulnerability due to its involvement in a malicious campaign. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action to either remove or update the package to safeguard their applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
The accepted_condor_z3n package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the security of applications that rely on this package.
You should uninstall the package immediately or update it to a patched version if available.
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